The flat, fast and scenic course is perfect to set a PB or to experience your first 8km run.
Your journey starts at the Mackay Marina heading down and back on Harbour Road while being entertained by live music and the enthusiastic supporters and volunteers.
Those last 2km are brimming with run motivators, live entertainment and Mackay comes out in droves to get you over the finish line.
| Date | 4 June 2023 |
| Distance | 8km |
| Start time | 7.00am |
| Start line | Entrance to the Marina Wall |
| Finish line | Boat ramp end of Marina Village |
| Age limit | 12 years old on the day |
| Early bird entry fee | 1st January to 13th March | $70 |
| Regular entry | Between 14th March and 12pm 2nd June | $80 |
| Last minute registration | Between 12.01pm 2nd June to 4pm 3rd June | $100 |
An event singlet is included with all 8km event registrations if registered by 17th April 2023.
Prepare for your distance in this year’s BMA Mackay Marina Run with a free training plan.
| 3km | Aid and water |
| 6km | Aid and water |
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed runners (both male and female) will receive prize money and an official event trophy.
1st place in each age category receive a trophy.
Under 20
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
70 and over
| 1st place | $1,000 *plus a bonus $500 for breaking a race record |
| 2nd place | $500 |
| 3rd place | $250 |
| 8km record male | Tim Vincent 24:10 (2023) |
| 8km record female | Amber Johnson 28:18 (2022) |
